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See how verdicts work4-bedroom house · CB23 7NX
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Opportunity summary
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About
Set back from the road on a plot of approximately 0.32 acres, this detached four-bedroom bungalow offers a rare combination of lateral space, privacy and established gardens within Highfields Caldecote.
The scale of the plot and the breadth of accommodation will appeal to buyers seeking long-term flexibility, whether for family living or single-storey ease without compromise.
The internal layout is notably generous, centred around a well-proportioned living room defined by its vaulted ceiling, exposed beams and a full-height stone chimney with wood-burning stove at its centre.
Generous glazing on two aspects, including doors to the garden, brings in consistent natural light and allows for an easy connection to outside space.
A separate dining room provides flexibility of use as a formal setting, or additional living space, while the kitchen/breakfast room sits at the rear of the home and works particularly well as an everyday space.
As shown, it is arranged with a wide run of fitted cabinetry, providing extensive storage and preparation space, alongside ample room for a full dining table.
Dual-aspect windows bring in consistent natural light and give a direct outlook to the garden.
The proportions allow for informal family use as well as entertaining, with clear circulation and practical zoning between cooking and dining areas.
A utility room sits alongside, helping to keep the main space uncluttered, with additional storage throughout the property.
The bedroom wing is well defined, with four bedrooms arranged off a central hallway, including a principal bedroom with en suite, alongside a family bathroom.
The configuration allows for clear separation between living and sleeping areas, and offers scope for adaptation depending on need. Outside, the plot is a key part of the appeal.
The frontage provides ample off-street parking and a sense of arrival, while the rear garden is of a scale rarely found in properties of this type, with established planting, open lawn and space for outdoor dining and recreation.
A detached summer house offers useful ancillary space, suitable for hobbies or home working.
Highfields Caldecote is an appealing established community about 5 miles west of Cambridge and is well served by a primary school, social club and village hall.
There is also a petrol filling station and shop just at the edge of the village.
The village is within the catchment area for the highly sought-after Comberton Village College, which holds an outstanding rating from Ofsted.
Surrounded by open countryside, the area offers an abundance of bridleways and footpaths, perfect for enjoyable walks and rides.
Additionally, there is a charming bluebell wood just off Highfields Road. The A428 gives easy access to Cambridge (5 miles) and in the other direction to St Neots (11 miles).
Junction 13 of the M11 is about 4.5 miles east and the A14 is about 5 miles.
Value & comps
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About 60, Highfields Road, Cambridge
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